Driver & Stores Assistant

Chainlink Recruitment; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 160 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and recruitment firm is looking for a delivery driver to provide logistical support alongside regional deliveries and collections. The role requires a Matric certificate, valid driver’s license, and some experience in delivery driving or warehouse operations. Responsibilities include assisting the sales team, ensuring timely deliveries, managing documentation, and supporting warehouse processes. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to handle heavy items safely. A forklift or crane license is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in delivery driving and/or warehouse operations.
• Strong understanding of basic stores processes.
• Ability to lift and handle heavy items safely.
• Demonstrated safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist with urgent logistical needs.
• Complete all deliveries and collections on time and safely.
• Deliver workshop-required parts immediately after collection.
• Ensure delivery notes are stamped and signed by customers.
• Assist with picking and packing accurately in stores.

Skills

Delivery driving experience

Customer service skills

Route planning

Time management

Basic ERP knowledge

Education

Matric

Valid driver’s license (Code 8 or above)

Forklift license

Crane license

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric.
• Valid driver’s license (Code 8 or above). Forklift license advantageous.
• 2–3 years’ experience in delivery driving and/or warehouse operations.
• Strong understanding of basic stores processes.
• Good communication and customer-service abilities.
• Ability to lift and handle heavy items safely.
• Route planning and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail in documentation control.
• Demonstrated safe driving record.
• Basic ERP knowledge advantageous.
• Crane experience/ a crane license very advantageous

BASIC FUNCTION

• Sales Team Logistical Support
• Regional Deliveries & Collections
• Workshop Parts Delivery & Collection
• Document Control & Administrative Support
• Stores Assistance – Picking & Packing
• Housekeeping & Vehicle Care
• Ad-hoc Operational Support

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sales Team Logistical Support:
  • Assist with urgent logistical needs.
  • Move documentation or parts as required.
• Regional Deliveries & Collections:
  • Complete all deliveries and collections on time and safely.
  • Ensure accurate PODs, signatures, and delivery note stamping.
  • Maintain professional customer interactions.
• Workshop Parts Delivery & Collection:
  • Deliver workshop-required parts immediately after collection.
  • Deliver repaired components from the Workshop directly to customers, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
  • Pick up components from customers that need to be repaired and deliver them safely to the Workshop.
  • Communicate delays or discrepancies to Workshop and Stores leadership immediately.
• Document Control & Administrative Support:
  • Ensure delivery notes are stamped and signed by customers.
  • Obtain customer signatures on invoices and PODs.
  • Ensure secure movement of export documentation.
  • Handover picking slips to Stores promptly for processing.
  • Verify completeness of all documentation before & after delivery.
  • Submit delivery documents within required timelines.
  • Escalate missing or incorrect documentation immediately.
• Stores Assistance – Picking & Packing:
  • Assist with picking and packing accurately in stores.
  • Assist with receiving, binning, and stock organisation.
  • Support general warehouse duties.
• Housekeeping & Vehicle Care:
  • Ensure safe handling of parts.
  • Maintain clean stores and vehicle environment.
  • Comply with all safety protocols.
  • Park securely, lock the vehicle & safeguard company assets.
  • Perform daily basic vehicle checks (tyres, fuel, cleanliness).
  • Avoid reckless, negligent, or irresponsible driving.
• Operational Flexibility:
  • Adapt between deliveries, stores work, and documentation duties.
  • Support peak periods and staff shortages.